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Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric. Pink
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1940s European 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Handmade 1940's floral Pattern Velvet Cocktail Dress Size 4 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom 1940's design is composed of a orange hue floral patterned velvet. Handmade. In
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Don Loper Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
By Don Loper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Don Loper, from the 1940's. The dress has gathering
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Long summer cocktail dress with flowers print and ruffles Circa 1930/1940
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long summer cocktail dress with flowers print and gather ruffles on the edge. Cotton lining on the
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1930s European 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Dorthy O'Hara Vintage Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Dorthy O'Hara, from the 1940's. The dress has 3/4 length
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1940's Apricot Silk Day Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of an apricot hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940-1950 Europe Amazing little summer dress with flowers on a gold background dating very
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
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Size: Equivalent size 36 frensh
1940S Black Rayon Crepe Dietrich Style Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
. 1940S Black Rayon Crepe Dietrich Style Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a yellow hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and center
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin. Bow in sequin in the front of the
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail
By Howard Greer
Located in New York, NY
1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress Brand
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940S Black Silk Faille Short Sleeved Midi Length Cocktail Dress With Beaded Sh
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Faille Short Sleeved Midi Length Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shooting Stars
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Orange Tangerine Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s orange tangerine lace V neck flutter sleeves lace dress over tulle fabric. Fitted on the
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1940s European 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Black Cocktail Dress with Cap Sleaves
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress with a layered skirt and cap sleaves. The dress opens with fabric
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940’s Monica Black Dress With Cream Guipure Lace
By Monica
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage 1940s black organza dress features a unique guipure lace under layer in soft
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940 France Beautiful cocktail dress, probably Haute Couture, dating from the 1940s. Dress
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
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Size: Equivalent French Size 35
1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
By House of Worth
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black wool, haute couture dress with pleated bodice, embellished shoulder detail and peplum
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay
By Irene Lentz
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black ‘film noir’ dress with billowy silk chiffon overlay designed by Irene Lentz dating
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Multi color floral print in pink, orange, white and green) silk crepe dress. Perfect summer
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1940s Black Sequin Crepe Vintage 40s Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1940s black crepe sequined cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Cocktail Dress with purple sequins. Perfect dress for
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

40s Floral Printed Tiki Dress with Fringe Adorned Skirt
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s printed silk crepe cocktail dress. Exotic floral print. Ruched shoulders and left side. Single
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940S NORMAN ORIGINAL Peach Silk Faille & Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
1940S NORMAN ORIGINAL Peach Silk Faille & Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail Dress
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940's Black wool "trompe l'oeil" dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1940's Black wool dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies . No lining. Shoulder pads. Zip on
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1940s European 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Anonymous Black Crepe Dress with Sequin and Chiffon Neckline
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1940s black crepe dress with gold sequin applique. Shoulder pads help hold the shape of
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Original Paramount Junior Chicago 1940s Chartreuse & Black Crepe Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original Paramount Junior Chicago 1940s chartreuse & black crepe dress with rhinestone bodice. The
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Traina Norell Black Satin Cocktail Dress, Drop Waist & Full Skirt xs
By I. Magnin, Traina-Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wonderful vintage dress from designers Traina-Norell. It is made of a heavy black satin
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Pre-War Black Velvet Art Deco Bead and Rhinestone Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
, dimensional bead clusters and rhinestones for an anything-but-basic little black dress. Midi-length cocktail
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Incredible 1940s Nylon Jersey Swing Dress In A Spectacular Chartreuse and Floral
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible 1940s iconic swing style dress with uber 1940s styling details: square-cut neckline
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Chartreuse Rayon Crepe Print Swing Dress w/ Draped Hip & Cummerbund Waist
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1940s Marian McCoy chartreuse and cream abstract print coral/floral rayon crepe dress
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Adrian Magenta and Black Print Dress w Front Slit Diamond Inset and Gather
By Adrian
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1940s original Adrian design! A magenta and black "heraldry" paneled print crepe dress
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Harvey Berin Pale-Pink Lace Illusion & Silk Flounce Cocktail Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Harvey Berin designer cocktail dress dating back to the late 1950's. I'm so in
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1950s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1940s Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic dress with pockets from the 1940s. The dress has a v neckline with decorative buttons, and
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Black Crepe Dress with Multi Color Sequin Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Black Crepe Dress with Green and Yellow Paisley beaded sequins. Dress comes with sash/belt
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Black Crepe Dress with Sequin Detail
Located in London, GB
A black crepe dress with sequin trim by Schroder Wulf. This dress is sleavless with a round
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a "One Of A Kind" cocktail dress with matchin bolero jacket from Elizabeth Mason Couture
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Black Jersey and Twisted Tassel Wiggle Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1940s black wiggle dress is a fantastic example of early rayon jersey. It is of superb
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Black Crepe Sheath Dress with Multi Color Sequins
By Eisenberg
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless and chic 1940s Eisenberg black crepe sheath dress featuring red, green, pink and purple
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

40s Black Crepe A-Line Dress w/ Lace Collar Detail
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Black Crepe A-Line Dress w/ Lace Collar Detail. Front button and metal zipper closure. Lace
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Black Crepe Long Sleeve Chic Asymmetrical Peplum Vintage 40s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940s black crepe long sleeve vintage 40s asymmetrical peplum dress! The perfect little black
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Long bustier evening dress in black velvet and printed cotton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long bustier evening dress in black velvet and printed cotton
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Orchid print rayon crepe dress: Large-scale orchid print makes this fabulous V-neck dinner
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

1940s Vintage B. Altman & Co. Denim Chambray Dress w/ Horse Buttons
By B. Altman & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1940s Vintage Royal Blue Silk Velvet Dress w/ Lace & Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage mid 40s novelty Asian print strong shoulder silk dress! Features a warm marigold
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Dorothy O'hara Black Rayon Dress w/ Tuck Point Design, c 1940s
By Dorothy O'Hara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely vintage black rayon crepe dress by designer Dorothy O'Hara. It is knee length
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Late 1940s Fred A. Block Black Crepe Shirtwaist Dress w Pale Blue Beaded Insets
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful late 1940s Fred A. Block Original black rayon crepe shirtwaist-style cocktail dress
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Large Size 1940s Silver Grey and Black Silk + Velvet Flower 40s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1940s silver and black silk and velvet dress! Little flowers printed throughout. Fitted
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Two stone old mine diamond cocktail ring, French, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
Two stone old mine diamond cocktail ring. Centrally set with two cushion shape old mine diamonds
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Paris Diamond Solitaire Dress Ring, French, circa 1940
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron Paris diamond solitaire dress ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Emerald and Diamond Dress Ring, French, circa 1940
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
Chaumet emerald and diamond dress ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural emerald
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Incredible Vintage Jill Richards Black & White Ruffle Body Con Long Sleeve Dress
By Jill Richards
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and sexy vintage JILL RICHARDS black and white bodcon dress. Richards was an actress of
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1980s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

Vintage French 2.28 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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1940s French Art Deco 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940S Black Rayon & Silk Crepe Zipper Front Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses

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1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 1940 vintage cocktail dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of 1940 vintage cocktail dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Beige and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1940 vintage cocktail dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dorothy O'Hara, Don Loper and Peggy Hunt are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses?

Prices for 1940 vintage cocktail dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $22,576, while these items, on average, fetch $665.